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PC Declan Smyth, wrote in a letter to the council: "Although Mr Gurung was given a caution for this offence; due to its serious nature we believe it represents exceptional circumstances and that his appointment as designated premises supervisor would undermine the crime prevention objective."

Richard French, licensing officer, added in his report: "No documentation has ever been produced to state that Mr Gurung has ownership and control of the business.

"Previous visits to the premises identified the former owners still either managing the premises or paying appropriate rates for the premises."

Mr French also raised issue with the licensable hours requested, which are beyond the premises' planning permission and longer than in the previously refused application.

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During the meeting Councillor Deborah Edwards concluded that ownership of the restaurant was unclear, based on a July 21 visit by RBC officers, and that Mr Gurung lacked experience and understanding of licensing.

A hearing into the latest application to issue a new alcohol licence for the restaurant will be held on Tuesday, December 18, at the council's office in Bridge Street in Reading, Berkshire.